Bayt Jobs Scraper

Extract comprehensive job listings from Bayt.com with ease. Collect detailed job information including titles, companies, locations, salaries, and descriptions at scale. Perfect for recruitment agencies, job boards, and market research teams.

Features

• Comprehensive Job Data — Extract complete job details including salaries, requirements, and descriptions
• Flexible Search — Start from any Bayt.com search URL or use default international jobs
• Smart Pagination — Automatically handles pagination to collect your desired number of results
• Reliable Extraction — Combines structured data with HTML parsing for maximum coverage
• Proxy Integration — Built-in proxy support for uninterrupted large-scale scraping

Use Cases

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies

Build comprehensive job databases for matching candidates with opportunities. Track job market trends and salary ranges across different industries and locations.

Job Board Operators

Enrich your platform with fresh job listings from Bayt.com. Maintain up-to-date job feeds for your users and improve job discovery.

Market Research & Analytics

Analyze job market trends, salary distributions, and employment patterns. Gather data for workforce planning and economic analysis.

HR Departments

Monitor competitor hiring patterns and salary benchmarks. Research job requirements and skill demands in specific sectors.

Career Counseling Services

Provide clients with real-time job market data and salary insights. Help job seekers understand market demand and compensation trends.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	International jobs page	Starting URL for Bayt.com job search
results_wanted	Integer	No	50	Maximum number of jobs to collect
max_pages	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of search pages to visit
maxConcurrency	Integer	No	5	Maximum concurrent requests
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	—	Proxy settings for the run

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Output Data

Each job listing contains:

Field	Type	Description
source	String	Data source (bayt.com)
url	String	Job posting URL
jobId	String	Unique job identifier
title	String	Job title
company	String	Company name
location	String	Job location
postedAt	String	Date posted
validThrough	String	Application deadline
employmentType	String	Employment type
salary	String	Salary information
descriptionText	String	Plain text job description
descriptionHtml	String	HTML job description
requirements	Array	Job requirements list
scrapedAt	String	Timestamp when scraped

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Usage Examples

Basic Job Search

Collect 100 jobs from UAE market:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.bayt.com/en/uae/jobs/",
    "results_wanted": 100
}

Technology Sector Focus

Extract software engineering jobs with custom limits:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.bayt.com/en/international/jobs/software-engineer-jobs/",
    "results_wanted": 200,
    "max_pages": 10
}

Large-Scale Data Collection

Comprehensive job market analysis with proxy support:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.bayt.com/en/international/jobs/",
    "results_wanted": 1000,
    "max_pages": 50,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true
    }
}

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Sample Output

{
    "source": "bayt.com",
    "url": "https://www.bayt.com/en/uae/jobs/senior-software-engineer-123456/",
    "jobId": "123456",
    "title": "Senior Software Engineer",
    "company": "Tech Solutions Inc.",
    "location": "Dubai, United Arab Emirates",
    "postedAt": "2024-01-15T10:00:00Z",
    "validThrough": "2024-02-15T23:59:59Z",
    "employmentType": "Full-time",
    "salary": "15000 - 25000 AED",
    "descriptionText": "We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer...",
    "descriptionHtml": "<div><p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer...</p></div>",
    "requirements": [
        "5+ years of software development experience",
        "Proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, and React",
        "Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)"
    ],
    "scrapedAt": "2024-01-16T14:30:45.123Z"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Choose Targeted URLs

• Start with specific country or city URLs for focused results
• Use category-specific search URLs for industry targeting
• Test URLs first to ensure they contain the jobs you need

Optimize Collection Size

• Start with smaller batches (50-100) for testing
• Increase gradually for production runs
• Balance speed with data quality requirements

Handle Large Collections

• Use proxy configuration for runs over 500 jobs
• Monitor Apify console for memory usage
• Consider splitting very large collections into multiple runs

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Integrations

Connect your scraped job data with:

• Google Sheets — Export for team collaboration and analysis
• Airtable — Build searchable job databases
• Slack — Send job alerts to recruitment channels
• Make — Create automated job posting workflows
• Zapier — Trigger actions when new jobs are found
• Webhooks — Send job data to custom applications

Export Formats

Download your job data in multiple formats:

• JSON — For developers and API integrations
• CSV — For spreadsheet analysis and reporting
• Excel — For business intelligence tools
• XML — For HR systems and job boards

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs can I collect in one run?

You can collect as many jobs as needed. The practical limit depends on your Apify plan and the number of available jobs on Bayt.com.

Can I scrape jobs from specific countries?

Yes, use country-specific URLs like /en/uae/jobs/ or /en/saudi-arabia/jobs/ as your start URL.

What if some job details are missing?

Some fields may be empty if the job posting doesn't provide that information. The scraper prioritizes available data.

How often should I run the scraper?

Run frequency depends on your needs, but weekly or daily runs are common for keeping job data current.

Can I filter jobs by salary or experience level?

Use specific search URLs on Bayt.com that include filters, and the scraper will follow those parameters.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with Bayt.com terms of service and applicable laws. Use job data responsibly and respect rate limits.